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Sindhi cuisine

A lot of western people simply fell in love with Asia’s cuisine and subtle aromas; from the juicy baklavas of Turkey all the way to Japan’s ramen, these swirls and twirls of the most uncommon flavors won the heart and taste buds of millions across the Globe. But today we are focusing on a more specific traditional food, one that somehow got lost among this incredibly large assortment that is the Asian cuisine; today we are presenting you the mouth-watering food of the Sindhi people.

Greatest influences, traditional plates and drinks

Dietary choices among different cultures are molded both by factors such as clime and resources and social components like religion. Since a great majority of the Sindhi population is represented by Muslims, pork is not something to be found in this people’s meals - thus, protein is provided by beef, lamb, and chicken.

This cuisine is mostly based on wheat and rice, always served with two dishes, one of which is gravy and one is dry. For special occasions, certain dishes are served – their recipes are intricate and require a great deal of effort and time. Take for example Chti-Kuni, an all vegetarian plate, made from seven types of vegetables! Tomatoes, onions and garlic are the basis for most of gravies, while white steamed rice served with spinach curry is what they call Sai Bhaji. Koki, a popular kind of Sindhi bread, is prepared with wheat flour and goes along quite nicely with sabzi, dal or curd.

One of a kind custom of the place is eating Beh, that is, simply put, lotus root. This part of the plant is cooked in clay-pots using a large variety of spices; the process results in the most famous delicacy all over Pakistan. Alcoholic drinks are forbidden by religion, but it is hard to take notice of this fact while surrounded by the most delicious and exotic aromas!